The Good Measure

Services

Alterations, made-to-measure tailoring and careful restoration, explained clearly before work begins.

Jacket and suit alterations

Sleeves, waist, shoulders and balance assessed in person.

Hand-finished made to measure

A personal pattern and guided cloth selection.

Cloth consultation

Weight, drape, colour and intended use considered together.

Trouser alterations

Length, waist, seat and taper adjustments.

Wedding and formalwear

Calm, scheduled fittings before the occasion.

Vintage garment restoration

Sensitive repair for garments worth preserving.

Tailoring menu

From everyday adjustments to a garment made for you.

Every garment is assessed in person. We confirm the alteration, finish, timing and price before work begins.

Trousers & denim

  • Plain or original-finish hems
  • Waist and seat adjustment
  • Leg tapering and reshaping
  • Zip, pocket and seam repairs

Jackets & suits

  • Sleeve shortening or lengthening
  • Waist suppression and side seams
  • Collar, balance and fit correction
  • Lining repair or replacement

Dresses & skirts

  • Hem and length adjustments
  • Waist, side seam and silhouette
  • Sleeve and shoulder adjustment
  • Zip and lining replacement

Made to measure

  • Two-piece and three-piece suits
  • Jackets and blazers
  • Trousers and waistcoats
  • Cloth and style consultation

Wedding & occasion

  • Wedding suit commissions
  • Black tie and formalwear fitting
  • Bridal and occasion alterations
  • Final fitting before the event

Repair & restoration

  • Invisible and sympathetic repairs
  • Buttons, buttonholes and fastenings
  • Vintage restyling and preservation
  • Garment assessment before restoration
Typical turnaround5–7 working days

Timing depends on the garment and work required.

When time matters48h

Express alterations are available for selected work, subject to capacity.

Made to measure3–5 fittings

Complex commissions are planned around your date and cloth choice.

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